In pictures: waterside properties

One of the most enviable addresses in Fowey, Cornwall, is up on Harbour View
where little cottages are stacked up the hillside, overlooking the natural
harbour in the rivermouth before it makes a final turn into the English
Channel.

“It is the most magical spot,” says Philip Blanchard, who works for
Jackson-Stops & Staff. “We have been there for 30 years. Had summers there
with our four kids year after year.” The water is always high. “This is a
huge thing. If it was tidal we would always arrive at the wrong time.”

Fowey Marina keeps his boat and puts it on the Town Quay before the family
arrives. “We have 180 degree views over to Polruan and out to sea. The light
on the water is wonderful and we always have a grandstand view of the
regatta,” he says.

“It isn’t busy like other big harbours or boating channels so we have always
known the boys were safe, roaring off across the water to the pub on the
other side.” Now the family has grown up, he is selling Puddleducks, above,
with four bedrooms and view, through Jackson-Stops & Staff (01962 844299) at
£625,000.